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BV54 XDG

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,960 mi
Last recorded167,960 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 XDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 167,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 167,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 146,259 miles

both front tyres on legal limit wearing badley inside edges recomend change

free play on steering

hand brake foot operation lot of travel

nearside front anti roll bar link rubbers split

offside rear tyre getting low wearing inside edge

on free play cheak steering knocking

on lock to lock where gaiter split rack very rusty

rear anti roll bar slight movement

rear brake discs nearside and offside poor condition

Fail 5 Jan 2011 146,259 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

both front tyres on legal limit wearing badley inside edges recomend change

free play on steering

hand brake foot operation lot of travel

nearside front anti roll bar link rubbers split

offside rear tyre getting low wearing inside edge

on lock to lock where gaiter split rack very rusty

rear anti roll bar slight movement

rear brake discs nearside and offside poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2009 116,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre wearing bad inside edge small cut in innerside wall no cords exposed

nearside rear tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 17 Jul 2008 71,432 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to split

Fail 17 Jul 2008 71,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber starting to split

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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BV54 XDG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,326 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV54 XDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV54 XDG registered?

BV54 XDG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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